There was little turnover among incumbents in Tuesday's contested village council races, according to unofficial results.

And with four seats available in most races, newcomers also gained spots on village councils.

BEACH CITY

In Beach City, challenger Rodney McKenney earned a seat on the council with about 22 percent of the vote. He said he'd been anxiously watching the results trickle in. Now that he's elected, he said, "that means I have to get busy."

Incumbents John Hartman, Francis Bailey and Darold Willis were all re-elected over challenger Charles White.

Willis said he's been on the council for about 12 or 13 years and has worked hard to provide government services with diminishing funds.

"What I tried to do is do what the people expect me to do," he said, "and they have treated me very good down here."

NAVARRE

In Navarre, incumbent Gary Wilson led with 324 votes. Incumbents Derek Netzly and Raymond Gallaher followed at 315 votes and 275 votes, respectively.

Gallaher said he'd been checking his computer since about 8:15 p.m. to catch the outcome. In his upcoming term, he wants to see a new water tower built for the village, he said.